Located to the west of the capital, Pinar del Rio is blessed with an exotic landscape of conical limestone monoliths called mogotes found nowhere else in the world except southern China. Woven into this tapestry of lush green vegetation are provincial villages, traditional farms, endless caves and tobacco curing shacks.
Explore the unique Cuban village of Viñales with its one main sun-drenched street, a small church, wooden colonnades and central plaza.
Las Terrazas is a must for anyone with an interest in ecology and tropical forests where a project of sustainable rural economy is being developed. A further attraction in Las Terrazas being the nearby ruins of 19th century French coffee plantations.
For those seeking diving and snorkelling opportunities, Maria La Gorda is paradise. Maria La Gorda is one of the best-preserved underwater ecosystems in the region with more than 6,500 varieties of fish, crustaceans, sponges and mollusks to explore.
La Ermita is a delightful hotel set in the heart of Viñales valley and approximately one hour and a half from Pinar Del Rio.
La Moka Hotel is a unique retreat located just forty-nine miles west of Havana in the Las Terrazas forest preserve.
Los Jazmines is located just 2km from the village of Viñales and is surrounded by exuberant vegetation and beautiful views stretching across the Viñales valley.
Hotel Maria La Gorda is located in the Guanacahabibes Biosphere Reserve, a famous mecca for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts.
